US2015028160A1PendingUtilityA1
Wingtip for a general aviation aircraft
Est. expiryJun 1, 2033(~6.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John Roncz
B64C 23/065B64C 3/00B64C 23/069Y02T50/10
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A wingtip for extending a wing of an aircraft having a NACA 23012 airfoil. The wingtip has an airfoil design for directing and associated wingtip vortex outward and upward to thereby increase the effective wingspan of the aircraft and to reduce induced drag. The wingtip is preferably molded and comprises a fuel tank bay, internal antenna, landing light and navigation light.
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